Tech & Simulation Support Specialist

About Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

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Opportunity at a Glance
The Technical & Simulation Support Specialist is a Tier 2 support technician with advanced technical skills and knowledge of supporting classroom and back office operations. This position supports all campus equipment and services at the campus and associated campuses/remote locations. In addition to the above, this role is responsible for providing intermediate level of technical support to the SimCare center.  

Responsibilities

• IT Support:

• Provides Tier 1 & 2 support to the campus and associated campuses/remote locations.

• Coordinates daily inspections of classroom equipment and processes repair tickets accordingly.

• Builds images and software packages to deploy.

• Assists Student Workers and Support Tech I with Student Help Desk support issues.

• Assists in the supervision of Student Workers and/or temporary workers.

• Ensures lab equipment is meeting the requirements of the Academic delivery.

• Assists in maintaining lab security of equipment and software at all sites.

• Assists with network, sever, and telecommunication support.

• Follows standard operating guides and ensures compliance.

• Participates in training and evaluative sessions and recommends methods to improve lab environments.

• Performs troubleshooting and support functions for staff, students, and faculty.

• Acts as point of contact (liaison) for facilities related needs (responsible for coordinating onsite vendor work)

• SimCare Support

• The Specialist III is required to provide an intermediate level of support to the SimCare Center

• Requires approximately 10 hours per week

• Respond to requests, service calls and equipment setup assistance on short notice.

• Attend and support all Simlab on-site training, webinars and conferences.

• Ensure all equipment is setup and is in good working order.

• Should be able to provide intermediate level of support for the following:

• SIMLABS:

• SAM II Model, Computer and Sim Scopes.

• Laerdal Mid-fidelity Manikins (8), Sim Pads and Link Boxes.

• Podium PCs (2) and Projectors (2).

• WOW Carts and laptops. (4)

• Prep Area:

• Medsure dispense cart and computer.

• Control Room /Simbay:

• Gaumard High-Fidelity Manikins, Noelle, Baby Hal, 5-year old Hal and Laptops, software updates and daily operations.

• Learning Space AIO computer, AV Display control box and LCD TV monitor and Cameras.

• Simbay: Noelle and Baby Hal/5 Year old Hal, monitors (3), Computers (3).

• Laerdal SimMan 3G, laptop, software updates and daily operations.

• Learning Space AIO computer, AV Display control box and LCD TV monitor and Cameras.

• Briefing Rooms:

• Computers/LCD display/AV and Conference equipment.

• Learning Space Website/Server Support.

• Nurses Station:

• Computer and Network Printer

• Miscellaneous:

• Setup for training sessions with conference phone as needed.

• Perform support tasks for classroom and lab equipment.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

• Associate's Degree in a technical field Preferred
• 2 years’ experience with desktop support or in a help desk Required and
• 2 years’ experience with Microsoft Active Directory in a large network environment Required and
• Entry level experience with networking, data, and voice systems. Required and
• Experience with classroom equipment Preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced PC troubleshooting skills.
• Good working knowledge with Hardware/Software installation in a network environment.
• Knowledge of printer troubleshooting and repair.
• This position may require occasional evening and weekend work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must achieve Covista SimCare Technical Support Certification as evidenced by successfully completing Laerdal, Gaumard and Learning Space training Required and
• MCP and A+ certification Preferred

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $38,894.07 and $68,341.37. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit:
  https://careers.covista.com/benefits
  
   

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